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Police probe into violent road rage attack

2013-03-02 21:50:07

Police have launched a probe after its officers issued a caution to a biker who viciously assaulted a fellow motorist leaving him with a broken nose.

Birmingham bank manager Ryan Gough was left bloodied and bruised after being punched in the face by the thug after he parked his car outside his girlfriend's family's home in Asfordby, near Melton Mowbray.

Ryan, aged 41, from Tile Cross, was left stunned when Leicestershire Police told him that they had given his attacker a caution.

Under controversial national guidelines, which tie the hands of frustrated cops, the attack was classed as not serious.

The thug also apologised.

Following complaints by Ryan, who is also a stand-up comedian and leading fundraiser with the Harry Moseley Appeal, Leicestershire Police have said that they are now investigating the case.

A force spokesman said: "A complaint has been received and is currently being looked into by the professional standards department.

"It would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage."

Ryan also complained to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), but they were unable to investigate.